Treavors First Tball Game

Ok he looks so cute in his uniform, His first game he was the last to bat so he got to run the bases and of course in his eyes he got the first HOME RUN!! ssshhh dont tell him any different, Way to go Treavor!!!!

True Family Time!

Spending time as a family are memories that will last a life time. Tim's grandmother passed away last week so Tim's brother came out from Spokane with his family, We had a get together at Tim's parents house on Sunday with everything that is going on everyone life's and what is about to be faced the next day we all had a good time. The kids played together, there were a couple of accidents but as a family we worked though it. Tj got hit in the face with a bat from his brother and as everyone was rushing out the door to find out what was going on he was surrounded by people love him and care about him. Treavor cried for hurting his brother because he loves him and didn't mean to make him cry. TJ is doing fine now :) HaiLee was playing with an uncle we think, not so sure but she ran into the screen door and busted the screen right out of it. After making sure that she was OK she was surrounded by family to make sure she was OK. Even Uncle Jeremy took the heat for that one just in case she might have gotten into trouble. Grandpa just shook his head and said it is fine, i have the stuff to fix it.
We played hard that day and laughed so hard that by the time we were ready to head home the kids were tired they fell asleep on the way home. Monday was the funeral and we were able to get together after it for a nice dinner with all of Tim's brothers, aunts, cousins, spouses and soon to be spouses. I love being part of a family that knows how to be a family and be there to make you laugh even during difficult times. I love the fact that i can have my kids go there and know that they are loved and going to be taken care of even if i am not there. That they can be kids and not have to worry if they break something or touch something that it is all tangible stuff and it can be replaced that the kids are more important than a screen door. That family time is more precious than anything in the world no matter how we became the family that everyone is welcomed and loved for who they are.

CRAZY BUSY LIFE

Today i am feeling a little over whelmed and this is my blog so i can vent on it all i want. The kids have baseball 3 of them, Hailee, TJ and Treavor. Tj and Treavor have boyscout, finally found a troop that does so much with them and keeps them busy during the meetings, I love their new pack, troop or what ever you call it, My back has been out and i have physical therapy 2 times a week. I work and have a commute to Tacoma every week day. Am i complaining YES i want my back, back to normal it is making me cranky and very emotional. My side of the family doesn't get along with each other and there are some family functions coming up and very stressed out to go to them. Reality hit me that my oldest is graduating in just a few short months from now. She will be living her own life and i wont be able to see her every day. There just isn't enough time of the day for me to be able to sit down and soak it all in pain free. Thank goodness Tim is able to help with everything and we work well together in coordinating what needs to happen that evening. But right now all i want to do is lay down and cry! I sure hope Tims schoulder is water proof because it is going be soaked.

The Yard Work Begins

I have the best kids, My back has been out for a
couple of weeks and i have been very anxious to
get out there and mow the yard. I thought it
would be too much for the kids and i was wrong.
I brought it out just to see what they could do and
if i could just do it. TJ did a great job and did it.
HaiLee cut some weeds and nailed some loose
boards on the fence and so did Treavor. The came
through for me and didn't complain and did a
wonderful job!!!

The cat was working too, we just don't know what
his agenda was exactly!

HaiLees 10th Birthday

HaiLees Birthday is on the 23rd but we celebrated it
this weekend, Friday was New Moon party with her
cousins and Sunday she got to go ride a horse.
HaiLee was a natural and had a good time, she got
to brush, feed and ride him. She loved it!!

Happy Birthday HaiLee. I love you!!!

Candy Caning

Every year we as a family try to find a a family to go candy cane their house. this is us candy caning the house, we had a lot of fun and thankful that we were able to do it. We had over 300 candy canes all over their yard. fun times and really gets us into the spirit of Christmas

BreAnnas Birthday pictures

BreAnna and Pen with the hats HaiLee

made for dinner

Mom with the hat HaiLee made

Treavor with his hat

HaiLee with the hat,

Tj with his hat

Zanda stopped by with 18 Balloons

and Breannas favorite!! hot chocolate

Pretty Purple flowers Penn gave her

Zanda brought her the balloons

Tis the Season

So the last few years we have what we call Candy Cane a house. Its like TPing a house with candy canes and dropping off presents for a family. We are all set to do that and when i was taking a friend of HaiLees home in conversation she was not doing Christmas this year because they could not afford a tree. I sent posting to my facebook and have had remarkable response from family and friends. With their help we are able to sponsor 2 families this year. I cant help but feel so thankful for my many blessings that i have from my family and friends. I know we have been in the same situation as this family and was blessed by Santa to be able to have gifts for my kids and a tree from a friend. To this day we use the same tree, it is what we call the Turnblom Tree and everyday when i turn on the lights it lights up our house and i am so thankful for it. I have recently moved offices and not knowing the people in my new office they have offered to donate stuff and provide a tree for the family. I am thankful for everyone!!!
Thanks again for all the support and love this holiday season!!!

BreAnna turns 18!!

Every year around this time things gets so busy that i forget to take time for my self and ponder what i am so thankful for. BreAnna turned 18 on the 14th of December. Were has the time gone with her, it was like yesterday she was born. I know we all say that but really i will be missing her childhood days. Its so wierd to know that she is considered an adult but in my eyes she will always be my baby. I can really tell that our relationship has grown so much and i have to watch my self to treat her more like an adult and not a child. i know that my days are numbered with her as well as far as living with me. She is finding her way and am so excited for her to do what ever makes her happy and become. Thank you BreAnna for being my daughter and my friend, I love you!!!!

TJ turn 10!!!

Tj is 10 years old! Its so hard to believe how the time
has flown, So on Friday night at the Renton
Fun Center is family night so we went there
with my brother and his family to celebrate
TJ's and Williams Birthday
The kids had a blast and it was very nice.




















William blowing out his candles





















BreAnna and Penn



















BreAnna made the cake - double bananna chocolate cake
it was really good cake!

He got a Wii game! Star Wars

TJ Blowing out his candles

Dad Lighting the candles TJ 10 and William 9 -

thats alot of candles to light

TJ is becoming quite the gentleman. He is doing really good in school loves sports. He is such a great big brother and is alway eager to help out. Today we are having grandparents over and his favorite dinner. I am so greatful to have TJ as my son!

Happy Birthday TJ! we love you!!!

Mount Rainier

Took the kids for a day trip to Mount Rainier

there was so much Snow there but i just loved

this pictures had to post it, It was so pretty there

and on the way i gave the kids a scavenger hunt to

find stuff. There was no electronics allowed and they

had so much fun. And so did i talking about what we

saw. I love the out doors!